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[hovis]

 I just read that Bob Costas is stepping down from doing the Olympics. He will continue to do special sports programs. 

[Snoopp]

Remember when he had that terrible eye infection at the Olympics?   He looked bad.

[ShowMe]

This didn't come as a surprise to me.  He is getting up there in years too.  He is older than he looks.  Make up and hair coloring can do wonders.  I have seen him in person, as he lives in the vicinity I do, and also has his own office in west county. 

[Pqfan]

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@Snoopp wrote:

Remember when he had that terrible eye infection at the Olympics?   He looked bad.

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I felt bad for him.

People were making so many jokes.

[Moonchilde]

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@hovis wrote:

 I just read that Bob Costas is stepping down from doing the Olympics. He will continue to do special sports programs. 

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Hallelujah!

I have never been able to stomach him. I've never felt he knew diddly about sports, or cared either. He became the Olympics spokesman/lead broadcaster because NBC thought it was a good idea. He has been a partial cause of me watching the broadcasts less.  Just about anyone would be better, IMO.

[leighagemini]

I heard that to on Today. I liked him doing it. Not sure what's a more special sports event than the Olympics though

[tobes]

I thought Costas had an infection as a result of an eye lift.

[queendiva]

Most likely was asked to step down.

I always thought he came across as aloof and maybe a bit superior on camera. My brother knows him well and was surprised to hear me say that.

[Bri21]

I always liked him.   

Who is replacing him?

[meallen616]

NBC's Mike Tirico replacing Bob Costas at Olympics